Most of the people who lived in China during the Shang Dynasty (c.1750 B.C.E.-c.1050 B.C.E.) were farmers. However, many people were able to become artists and merchants. They specialized in particular tasks.
Which reason best explains why some people were able to do other jobs besides farming?
A.
The people had created an economic surplus.
B.
The people had created a system of writing.
C.
The government provided different jobs.
D.
The government forced the citizens to do other jobs.